Makeup Artist Cover Letter Template (Text Format)
FIRST AND LAST NAME
Email: your.email@email.com
Phone: (123) 456-7891
Address: Street, City, State
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourprofile
August 31, 2020
[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[47 Company Address]
[Company City, State, ZIP Code]
[(xxx)-xxx-xxxx]
[hiring.manager@icloud.com]
Dear [Mr./Mrs./Ms.] [Manager’s Name],
I’m writing to you regarding the position of theatrical makeup artist, which I found on [Company Name]’s website and applied for through [Job Website]. I have more than four years of related work experience, as well as a portfolio of both natural and avant-garde looks created for various performers and customers. I believe my body of work stands as a testament to my abilities, and that my experience will allow me to seamlessly move into the position at [Company Name].
I’ve been working as a performance makeup artist at Impact Studios since 2016. In this role, I’ve applied makeup for actors appearing in both television and stage productions, worked with directors to develop looks for hundreds of different characters, preserved consistent aesthetics for specific personas, and ordered and maintained a stock of over 500 different cosmetic products.
From 2015 to 2016, I worked as a makeup artist at Silk Boutique Salon. I provided clients with unforgettable looks before personally meaningful events, including weddings, photo shoots, and award shows. I built strong client relationships and familiarized myself with products from 47 different brands.
I have the creativity, product knowledge, and communication skills necessary to fulfill the role of theatrical makeup artist at [Company Name]. I look forward to learning more about the opportunity and to discussing my interest in the role with you. You can reach me by phone at (858)-740-9513, or via email at ameliemarcos@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Amelie Marcos